AS-25K
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The AS-25K is an Argentine air-to-surface missile
(ASM) under development by the CITEFA
("Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas de las FFAA" - Armed Forces Scientific and Technical Research Institute) in 2 versions: air-sea and air-land. The main user is the COAN (COmando Aviación Naval - Naval Aviation Command) of the Argentine Navy
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It is propelled by a booster rocket and a solid propergol sustainer rocket, with a range of 25 km at a speed of Mach-2. Its total weight is less than 240 kg, and its warhead is composed by approximately 60 kg of Hexolite 50.50.
It has been reported that the IR version is already developed and ready for testing. Work is being done in a laser guidance system for the LS version. Research for the TV version is being commenced.
Argentine air-to-surface missile
, currently in use also by the Argentine Navy
. The main differences are:
Air-to-surface missile
An air-to-surface missile is a missile designed to be launched from military aircraft and strike ground targets on land, at sea, or both...
(ASM) under development by the CITEFA
CITEFA
The Institute of Scientific and Technological Research of the Armed Forces , is an Argentine federal agency in charge of the research, development and homologation of armament....
("Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas de las FFAA" - Armed Forces Scientific and Technical Research Institute) in 2 versions: air-sea and air-land. The main user is the COAN (COmando Aviación Naval - Naval Aviation Command) of the Argentine Navy
Argentine Navy
The Navy of the Argentine Republic or Armada of the Argentine Republic is the navy of Argentina. It is one of the three branches of the Armed Forces of the Argentine Republic, together with the Army and the Air Force....
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It is propelled by a booster rocket and a solid propergol sustainer rocket, with a range of 25 km at a speed of Mach-2. Its total weight is less than 240 kg, and its warhead is composed by approximately 60 kg of Hexolite 50.50.
Variants
Four variants are being considered, differing basically in the guidance system:- AS-25K-RC - Radio Commanded
- AS-25K-IR - Passive Infra-Red
- AS-25K-LS - Laser
- AS-25K-TV - Television
It has been reported that the IR version is already developed and ready for testing. Work is being done in a laser guidance system for the LS version. Research for the TV version is being commenced.
Relation with Martin Pescador
The AS-25K is a development of the Martin Pescador MP-1000Martin Pescador MP-1000
The Martin Pescador MP-1000 was an Argentine air-to-surface missile developed by the CITEFA...
Argentine air-to-surface missile
Air-to-surface missile
An air-to-surface missile is a missile designed to be launched from military aircraft and strike ground targets on land, at sea, or both...
, currently in use also by the Argentine Navy
Argentine Navy
The Navy of the Argentine Republic or Armada of the Argentine Republic is the navy of Argentina. It is one of the three branches of the Armed Forces of the Argentine Republic, together with the Army and the Air Force....
. The main differences are:
- Enhanced speed and range (thanks to the booster acceleration)
- Improved guidance on height/range and azimuth (the MP-1000 can only be guided in height/range)
- Fire-and-forgetFire-and-forgetFire-and-forget is a third-generation method of missile guidance. The military uses the term for a type of missile which does not require further guidance after launch such as illumination of the target or wire guidance , and can hit its target without the launcher being in line-of-sight of the...
guidance system (thanks to the IR seeker, the MP-1000 has only manual radioelectric guidance). - Greater range (estimated at 25 km, that's why the "25K" missile denomination).
Technical specifications
- Type: Anti-ship missileAnti-ship missileAnti-ship missiles are guided missiles that are designed for use against ships and large boats. Most anti-ship missiles are of the sea-skimming type, many use a combination of inertial guidance and radar homing...
- Manufacturer: CITEFACITEFAThe Institute of Scientific and Technological Research of the Armed Forces , is an Argentine federal agency in charge of the research, development and homologation of armament....
- Diameter: ? cm (? in)
- Length: ? m (? in)
- Wingspan: ? cm (? in)
- Standard warhead weight: 60 kg (132.3 lb)
- Warhead type: ?
- Maximum range: 25 km (15.55 mi)
- Guidance: IRInfraredInfrared light is electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength longer than that of visible light, measured from the nominal edge of visible red light at 0.74 micrometres , and extending conventionally to 300 µm...
or TV
See also
- CITEFA MathogoMathogoThe Mathogo is an Argentine wire-guided anti-tank missile developed by CITEFA to supplement and eventually replace the Argentine 105-mm recoilless rifles...
anti-tank missile - CITEFA Martin Pescador MP-1000Martin Pescador MP-1000The Martin Pescador MP-1000 was an Argentine air-to-surface missile developed by the CITEFA...
air-to-surface missileAir-to-surface missileAn air-to-surface missile is a missile designed to be launched from military aircraft and strike ground targets on land, at sea, or both... - List of anti-ship missiles